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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases pay for certified nurse aides and makes and appropriation. Under the bill, the Department of Health is to establish a certified nurse aide funding program to distribute monies to employers of certified nurse aides in an amount that is necessary to address certified nurse aide staffing challenges in this State, as determined by the Commissioner of Health, which monies are to be used by the employers to increase the pay of existing or new employees who are certified nurse aides. The Commissioner of Health is to establish an application process, guidelines, and compliance standards for the certified nurse aide funding program.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase the pay for certified nurse aides, who are healthcare professionals providing basic care to patients, by establishing a funding program managed by the Department of Health. The Commissioner of Health will determine the amount of money needed to address staffing shortages among these aides and will create an application process, guidelines, and standards for employers to receive these funds. Employers receiving this money must use it to raise the wages of their current or new certified nurse aide employees. The bill also includes an appropriation from the General Fund to cover the costs of this program and specifies that it will take effect immediately and expire once the appropriated funds have been distributed.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2206 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2500/2206_I1.HTM |
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